Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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Jewelry on a Pig – Proverbs 11
Jewelry on a pig. This proverb always cracks me up, and I can’t escape reading it every time I pass by. “Like a ring of gold in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.” Proverbs 11:22 NIV. Imagine a female pig dressing up, and then imagine she thinks she’s beautiful when…
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Chattering Teeth are Not Wise – Proverbs 10
It’s hard to choose which verses to highlight for January 10, but here are my picks. Two of them mention a chattering fool and invoke an image of the annoying gag toy with teeth that rattle when you wind it up. “The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.” Proverbs…
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Which Party to Go To? – Proverbs 9
Wisdom built her home with seven pillars, prepared the food and wine, and set the table. Now it’s time to invite her guests. She [Wisdom] has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, “Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense…
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Wisdom Rules – Proverbs 7-8
“Do not let your heart turn…” I just caught this as I read through chapter 7 today. Within the warnings about avoiding adulterous encounters, the teacher warns me not only to watch where my feet are going, but also my heart. My take on this? It won’t be a problem keeping my feet on the path if my…
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Consider the Ant – Proverbs 6
“Go to the ant, you sluggard…” It almost sounds like pirate talk, doesn’t it! Of the 35 verses in Proverbs 6, this little passage is the one that stands out to me on January 6, 2013. “Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider its ways and be wise. It has no commander, no overseer or…
